Midday Report for Wednesday 1 October 2025

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the Labour party has slammed changes to the electricity sector announced on Wednesday as "weak and short-sighted"; Psychologist, author and television presenter, Nigel Latta, has… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.A new supply vessel for the Chatham Islands, replacing the ageing Southern Tiare, will be on the water by late 2027. Chathams mayor Monique Croon spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:40 PM.New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union has announced all firefighters will walk off the job for one hour in mid-October over pay. Union national secretary Wattie Watson spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 1 October 2025 Audio

12:27 PM.India scored 269 in their win over Sri Lanka in the opening game this morning, with New Zealand to play defending champions Australia tonight. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 1 October 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.Psychologist, author and television presenter, Nigel Latta, has died. Friend Brigette Tapsell spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:10 PM.The Labour party has slammed changes to the electricity sector announced on Wednesday as "weak and short-sighted". Labour's Energy spokesperson Megan Woods spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio